Meaning & Definition of Belonging in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A sense of acceptance and inclusion in a group.

  Example Sentence: She felt a strong sense of belonging with her new friends.

• Definition: Personal items or possessions.

  Example Sentence: He grabbed his belongings and rushed out the door.

• Definition: The quality of being appropriate or suitable.

  Example Sentence: There's a certain belongingness to the historic district that visitors cherish.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from be- + longen (to be suitable).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• sense of belonging: A feeling of acceptance and identification within a group.
• belongingness: The state of being connected to a group or a sense of community.

Translations

• Spanish: pertenencia

• French: appartenance

• German: Zugehörigkeit

• Russian: принадлежность

Related Words

• belong: To be the property of someone.

• belonged: Past tense of belong.

• belongingness: The state of being a member of a group.

Slang Meanings of belonging

• Meaning: Vibe check

  Example Sentence: If you don't feel the vibe, you might not have a sense of belonging.

• Meaning: Squad goals

  Example Sentence: They are all about squad goals—it’s all about that belonging.